Comments on: Growing loofah gourds: Learn how to grow your own loofah sponges

By: Julie Koch

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:52:00 +0000

Hi! I’m in Pa, my loofa plants did so well this year but the vine has now died and most of my loofa is still green. Is there a way to get them to mature off the vine? Should I pick them or leave them on the dead vine and hope they will turn brown or yellow?
Thanks!

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By: Niki Jabbour

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 11:25:07 +0000

In reply to Iryna.

Ants are likely on the loofah due to the presence of aphids – take a close look for these tiny insects. If you spot them, just knock them off the vines with a jet of water from your hose. You can also use an insecticidal soap, but be careful of any bees or pollinating insects that may be in the flowers. Hope this helps! Niki

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By: Jean L Santa-Pinter

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 22:38:10 +0000

In reply to Iryna.

We have the same problem!! Little tiny ants Do we spray? First time growing luffa. Hate the idea of spraying due to backyard chickens, but will pen them up if necessary. No flowers yet. Getting nervous.

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By: Andrea

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 16:25:40 +0000

I bought what I thought were going to be cucumbers off a 99 cent dying plant sale table and to my surprise….they are going to be loofah’s! I seem to have something that likes nibbling on the bottom of mine. can I still let them grow and dry out or once a squirrel or lizard eats some does that ruin its process? Also can they be cut down in size or do they have to stay whole? I hope they are not ridiculous questions, but my cheap new gardening experience took this crazy exciting turn and I have so many questions..

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By: Iryna

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 17:17:38 +0000

Hi, there are whole bunch of ants on my loofah. Is it dangerous?

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By: Don

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 19:43:00 +0000

In reply to Cat.

It looks like that area of France is in a zone 9b hardiness zone along the west coast or even 9a further inland. The average temperatures are showing -6.7 to -3.9 C

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By: Niki Jabbour

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:58:21 +0000

In reply to Laura.

Hi Laura, assuming a 30 gallon tub is about 20 inches across, I wouldn’t plant more than 3 loofah gourd plants in the tub. They grow into large plants and if they have to complete for water/nutrients, you’ll have fewer gourds. Hope that helps! – Niki

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By: Laura

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 01:15:29 +0000

This is my first year growing luffa. My friend grew some last year and gave me a few. I cleaned them and took the seeds, which I planted a few of. My question is how many actual vines can I grow in a 30 gallon pot? I had more come up than I thought would, so I need to transplant some. I’d rather leave as many as possible where they are tho. Anyone?

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By: Susan Noe

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 20:30:37 +0000

In reply to Charlette.

Where can I buy seeds luffa seeds

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